Head Chef

Ocean Conservation Trust Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ocean Conservation Trust at the National Marine Aquarium is seeking a HeadChef to lead the on-site café and deliver top-quality catering for corporate and special events. This hands-on role requires experience in high-volume outlets and premium banqueting, with a passion for sustainable produce.

You will join a committed team and be responsible for stock management, menu planning and food safety, while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as HeadChef.
• Experience in high-volume outlets and in high-quality events and banqueting.
• Hands-on HeadChef role with passion for sustainable produce.

Responsibilities

• Run the 7-day-a-week café.
• Provide catering for corporate, evening and fine dining events.
• Adhere to stock management, ordering, menu planning, food safety and allergens.
• Work weekends, school holidays and bank holidays as required.

Skills

Leadership

Stock management

Menu planning

Food safety

Allergens knowledge

High-volume catering

Event catering

Sustainable produce

Education

Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent

Job description

TheOceanConservation Trust at theNational Marine Aquarium islooking for an enthusiasticHeadChef to join our team. There are two main aspects to the role, running our 7 day a week café and providing top quality catering for corporate,eveningand fine diningevents.We are looking for someone with experience both in high-volume outlets as well as high-quality events and banqueting.You will have at least2years’ experience as aHeadChef.This is a hands-onHeadChef role and would suit an individual with a passion for sustainable produce.

The role is37.5hoursperweek, based around7.5 hour day shiftsand will include weekendsand bank holidays. Hours will vary from7amandcould finish up to10pm.Ad-hoc eveningshiftsare includedwhen functions or dining experiences are scheduled.Due to the nature of our business all applicants should be fully flexible and available to work weekends, throughout the school holidays and bank holidays.

The salaryis£31,941per annum.

Thecateringteam play a vital role in delivering a great guest experience to all our visitors at the National Marine Aquarium. They have a keen eye for detail and an organised approach. Along with our front of housestaff,they are real ambassadors for the company and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.

You will be joining a passionate team of people who care about marine conservation and customer care in one of the South West’s top visitor attractions.The successful candidate will be:

• QualifiedHeadChef with proven experience
• Hold aLevel2in professional cookery or equivalent
• Be an aspiring leader, able to share your passion by coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Have control of all areas of stock management, ordering, menu planning, food safety and allergens.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about fresh, local, quality ingredients
• Be anexcellent team playerthat isfriendlyand approachable

There is no closing date for this vacancy.

Interviews will be heldfor suitable candidates as applications are received.

In line with current legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility in the form of a passport or birth certificate.

The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. All applications will be judged solely onmerit,however we particularly welcome applications from groups currentlyunder representedin the workforce.

Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.